scholarly journals Friction Stir Welds of Al Alloy-Cu: An Investigation on Effect of Plunge Depth

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Atif Wahid ◽  
Arshad Noor Siddiquee ◽  
Zahid Akhtar Khan ◽  
Mohammad Asjad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Base Metals ◽  
Mixed Structure ◽  
Nugget Zone ◽  
Butt Joints ◽  
Plunge Depth ◽  
Friction Stir

Abstract In the present study, butt joints of aluminum (Al) 8011-H18 and pure copper (Cu) were produced by friction stir welding (FSW) and the effect of plunge depth on surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The welds were produced by varying the plunge depth in a range from 0.1 mm to 0.25 mm. The defect-free joints were obtained when the Cu plate was fixed at the advancing side. It was found that less plunging depth gives better tensile properties compare to higher plunging depth because at higher plunging depth local thinning occurs at the welded region. Good tensile properties were achieved at plunge depth of 0.2 mm and the tensile strength was found to be higher than the strength of the Al (weaker of the two base metals). Microstructure study revealed that the metal close to copper side in the Nugget Zone (NZ) possessed lamellar alternating structure. However, mixed structure of Cu and Al existed in the aluminum side of NZ. Higher microhardness values were witnessed at the joint interfaces resulting from plastic deformation and the presence of intermetallics.

scholarly journals Effect of Stirring Pin Rotation Speed on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 2A14-T4 Alloy T-Joints Produced by Stationary Shoulder Friction Stir Welding

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1938
Author(s):  
Haifeng Yang ◽  
Hongyun Zhao ◽  
Xinxin Xu ◽  
Li Zhou ◽  
Huihui Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Weld Nugget ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Nugget Zone ◽  
T Joints ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Stationary Shoulder ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties

In this study, 2A14-T4 Al-alloy T-joints were prepared via stationary shoulder friction stir welding (SSFSW) technology where the stirring pin’s rotation speed was set as different values. In combination with the numerical simulation results, the macro-forming, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the joints under different welding conditions were analyzed. The results show that the thermal cycle curves in the SSFSW process are featured by a steep climb and slow decreasing variation trends. As the stirring pin’s rotation speed increased, the grooves on the weld surface became more obvious. The base and rib plates exhibit W- or N-shaped hardness distribution patterns. The hardness of the weld nugget zone (WNZ) was high but was lower than that of the base material. The second weld’s annealing effect contributed to the precipitation and coarsening of the precipitated phase in the first weld nugget zone (WNZ1). The hardness of the heat affect zone (HAZ) in the vicinity of the thermo-mechanically affected zone (TMAZ) dropped to the minimum. As the stirring pin's rotation speed increased, the tensile strengths of the base and rib plates first increased and then dropped. The base and rib plates exhibited ductile and brittle/ductile fracture patterns, respectively.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welding Joint of Pure Copper

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 1520-1523
Author(s):  
Yong Zhao ◽  
You Li Ye ◽  
Keng Yan ◽  
Li Long Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Bonding Temperature ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Weld Nugget ◽  
Nugget Zone ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Welding Joint

Microstructures and mechanical properties of pure copper weld joints are discussed under different parameters of friction stir welding. The results reveal that it is conducive to the formation of compact joint in friction stir welding by applying high speed steel tool with high anti-bonding temperature. The friction stir welding joint with compact and defect-free microstructure could be obtained when the tool rotation rate is 1250- 1650 r/min and the tool traverse speed is 20-50 mm/min. Intensively plastic deformation occurs in the soften materials of the weld nugget zone and numerous crystal particles are broken under the influence of tool stirring. The microstructure of weld nugget zone is composed of tiny isometric crystals, which is due to the dynamic recrystallization of broken crystal particles. The structure of thermo-mechanical affected zone on both sides is asymmetric. Obvious boundary of the thermo affected zone could be seen on the advancing side, and the plastic streamline is apparent.

Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/Cu butt joints by CMT method in asymmetrical V-groove configuration

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (3) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Gang Li ◽  
Jufeng Song ◽  
Xiaofeng Lu ◽  
Xiaolei Zhu ◽  
Shengyu Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Fusion Welding ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Butt Joints ◽  
Cold Metal Transfer ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wire Feed

It is a challenge work for joining of Al to Cu by conventional fusion welding method. This study investigates butt joining of 6061 Al alloy to pure copper using cold metal transfer (CMT) process in asymmetrical V-groove configuration. The microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/Cu butt joints are revealed. The microstructure in the fusion zone mainly consists of α (Al) and Al2Cu phase accompanied with Si phase. The two-layer intermetallic compound (IMC) layers are exhibited at the Al/Cu interface. The first IMC layer near the copper is a thin layer in thickness of less than 5 μm. The second IMC layer is in the irregular non-linear and zigzag shape with some particles dispersed at the boundaries. XRD analysis shows that the IMCs in the joints mainly contain Al2Cu, AlCu, Al3Cu4 and Al4Cu9 phase. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the joints could reach 108 MPa. The fracture paths of the joints are along the Al/Cu interface. The pores and IMCs are main factors to determine the strength of the joints. Since the pores are at the Al/Cu interface, the UTS of the joint is lowered at low wire feed rate. The joints break along the Al/Cu interface due to the brittle IMC layer at high wire feed rate. It can be achieved Al/Cu butt joints with sufficient strength in asymmetrical V-groove configuration.

Structure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stirred Beads of 6082-T6 Al Alloy and Pure Copper

2010 ◽  
Vol 638-642 ◽  
pp. 1209-1214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Noëlle Avettand-Fènoël ◽  
Roland Taillard ◽  
Christophe Herbelot ◽  
Abdellatif Imad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Welding Defects ◽  
Solidification Defects ◽  
Lower Heat ◽  
Welding Processes

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a quite recent welding method which takes advantage of being performed in the solid state. Compared with the usual welding processes, it therefore presents many benefits such as a lower heat-input, a reduction of residual stresses and an elimination of the solidification defects etc.. Up to now, it has essentially been applied to aluminium alloys and far more recently to a small number of bimaterials. The present study deals with three kinds of beads between pure copper and a 6082 aluminium alloy. Both materials were butt joined by FSW. The welds differ by the location of the tool which was placed either at the interface between the two metals or on the copper or the 6082 side of this surface. Their structure was characterized at a multi-scale level by using a number of techniques. Tensile and microhardness tests were also performed. The tool place is shown to govern the microstructure and the ensuing mechanical behaviour of the weld. Its influence on the plastic flow with its repercussions on i) welding defects and ii) mechanical properties is going to be demonstrated. Some ways of improvement of the welding process will finally be suggested.

scholarly journals Tensilel Properties of AA6061-T6/SiCp Surface Metal Matrix Composite Produced By Friction Stir Processing

2011 ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Devaraju Aruri ◽  
Adepu Kumar ◽  
B Kotiveerachary
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Nugget Zone ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Sic Particles

In this experiment, Friction stir process (FSP) was attempted to incorporate micron-sized SiC particles 20μm in average size into the commercially AA6061-T6 to form surface particulate metal matrix composite. Micro structure observations were carried out by scanning electron microscope (SEM) in the nugget zone. Mechanical properties include micro hardness behavior and tensile properties were evaluated. From the results, SEM micro structure shows that the SiC particles are uniformly distributed in nugget zone without any defect. The micro hardness of nugget zone with SiC particles is higher than the as-received Al alloy. Tensile properties of the FSPed composite were reduced as compared to the as-received Al alloy.

Effects of bottom plate in friction stir welding of AA6061-T6

2020 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
M.A. Vinayagamoorthi ◽  
M. Prince ◽  
S. Balasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Axial Load ◽  
Weld Zone ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Bottom Plate ◽  
Welding Parameters ◽  
Nugget Zone ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Weld Joints ◽  
Fine Grain

The effects of 40 mm width bottom plates on the microstructural modifications and the mechanical properties of a 6 mm thick FSW AA6061-T6 joint have been investigated. The bottom plates are placed partially at the weld zone to absorb and dissipate heat during the welding process. An axial load of 5 to 7 kN, a rotational speed of 500 rpm, and a welding speed of 50 mm/min are employed as welding parameters. The size of the nugget zone (NZ) and heat-affected zone (HAZ) in the weld joints obtained from AISI 1040 steel bottom plate is more significant than that of weld joints obtained using copper bottom plate due to lower thermal conductivity of steel. Also, the weld joints obtained using copper bottom plate have fine grain microstructure due to the dynamic recrystallization. The friction stir welded joints obtained with copper bottom plate have exhibited higher ductility of 8.9% and higher tensile strength of 172 MPa as compared to the joints obtained using a steel bottom plate.

ANSONIA C14500

Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treating

Abstract Ansonia alloy C14500 has unique fabrication properties while maintaining both physical and mechanical properties close to pure copper. The addition of Tellurium makes the alloy free machining. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CU-752. Producer or source: Ansonia Copper & Brass Inc.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties at the Unsteady Areas of Non-Linear Friction Stir Welding

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 1059-1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Takahara ◽  
Masato Tsujikawa ◽  
Sung Wook Chung ◽  
Y. Okawa ◽  
Kenji Higashi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Welding Parameter ◽  
Butt Joints ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Linear Friction ◽  
Fsw Parameters ◽  
Five Axis ◽  
Welding Direction

The influence of tool control in non-linear friction stir welding (FSW) on mechanical properties of joints was investigated. FSW is widely applied to linear joints. It is impossible for five axis FSW machines, however, to keep all the FSW parameters in optimum conditions at non-linear welding. Non-linear FSW joints should be made by compromise with the order of priority for FSW parameters. The tensile test results of butt joints with rectangular change in welding direction on plate plane (L-shaped butt joints) with various welding parameter change. It was found that turn to the retreating side is encouraged when welding direction change. And the method of zero inclination tool angle is effective at non-linear and plane welding.

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